Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
texensis
ID:
611437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buckley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 13: 448. 1862

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610769



Common Names

  • Clematis Texensis
  • Texensis Clematis
  • Texas Clematis


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Synonyms

  • Clematis coccinea (A.Gray) Engelm. ex T.Moore [unknown]
  • Clematis coccinea parviflora Beissn. [unknown]
  • Clematis coccinea segreziensis Beissn. [unknown]
  • Clematis texensis major (Bean) Rehder [unknown]
  • Clematis texensis major (Bean) Rehder [unknown]
  • Clematis viorna coccinea (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Coriflora texensis (Buckley) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Viorna coccinea (A.Gray) Small [unknown]
  • Clematis coccinea Engelm. ex A.Gray [invalid]
  • Clematis coccinea major Bean [unknown]
  • Clematis viorna coccinea J.James [superfluous]
  • Clematis viorna coccinea A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Clematis texensis (also called Texas leather flower, among many other common names) is a deciduous climber native to the United States. It grows in moist soils in sunny to partly shaded areas, often in open woodlands, forests, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Clematis texensis has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Clematis texensis are white, bell-shaped and have four petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clematis texensis is a deciduous vine that can be grown in full sun to part shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Clematis texensis

Clematis texensis can be found in the United States.

Clematis texensis FAQ

What is the best soil for Clematis texensis?

Clematis texensis prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.

What is the best temperature for Clematis texensis?

Clematis texensis prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Clematis texensis need?

Clematis texensis prefers full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Clematis genus

Clematis decipiens, Clematis hagiangensis, Clematis incisodenticulata, Clematis leptophylla, Clematis malacoclada, Clematis satomiana, Clematis vietnamensis, Clematis wenxianensis, Clematis xiangguiensis, Clematis acapulcensis, Clematis acerifolia, Clematis actinostemmatifolia, Clematis acuminata, Clematis acutangula, Clematis addisonii, Clematis aethusifolia, Clematis affinis, Clematis afoliata, Clematis africolineariloba, Clematis akebioides, Clematis akoensis, Clematis albicoma, Clematis alborosea, Clematis alpina, Clematis alternata, Clematis andersonii, Clematis antonii, Clematis apiculata, Clematis apiifolia, Clematis archboldiana, Clematis aristata, Clematis armandii, Clematis baldwinii, Clematis baominiana, Clematis barbellata, Clematis bigelovii, Clematis bojeri, Clematis bonariensis, Clematis boninensis, Clematis bourdillonii, Clematis bowkeri, Clematis brachiata, Clematis brachystemon, Clematis brachyura, Clematis bracteolata, Clematis brasiliana, Clematis brevicaudata, Clematis brevipes, Clematis buchananiana, Clematis burmanica,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References